The Annual Fairness Award Ceremony is held each Fall at the Howard Theater in Washington, DC. The award ceremony honors exceptional leaders whose work and life have opened opportunity and access for the working poor throughout the world. By honoring these outstanding individuals, GFI looks to inspire a new generation of leaders to dedicate themselves to economic justice, fairness, and equality.
2014 Fairness Award
Mr. Robert Zoellick - President of the World Bank (2007-2012): Honoree
Mr. Karl-Johan Persson - President and CEO of H&M:
Honoree
Ms. Nani Zulminarni - Founder of PEKKA, Indonesia: Honoree
To learn about the 2014 Fairness Award and to view the full photograph slideshow visit the 2014 Fairness Award Website at www.fairnessaward.org
2013 Fairness Award
Her Excellency Tarja Halonen - President of Finland (2000-2012): Honoree
Susan Berresford - President of the Ford Foundation (1996-2007): Honoree
Zeinab Al-Momani - President of Specific Union for Women Farmers in Jordan: Honoree
Thank you to all of our sponsors, guests and distinguished presenters and congratulations to the 2013 Fairness Award Honorees.
2012 Fairness Award
Her Excellency Joyce Banda - President of the Republic of Malawi: Honoree
The Honorable Melanne Verveer - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues: Honoree
Ms. Lucy Kanu - Founder, Idea Builders: Honoree
His Excellency José María Figueres - President of Costa Rica (1994-1998): Presenter
The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen - US Senator for New Hampshire: Presenter
The Honorable John Podesta - Chair, Center for American Progress: Presenter
Mr. Jim Vance - Anchor, Washington's News 4: Master of Ceremonies
2011 Fairness Award
Ms. Albina Ruiz - Founder, Ciudad Saludable: Honoree
His Excellency José María Figueres Olsen - President of Costa Rica (1994-1998): Presenter
Ms. Maureen Bunyan - Anchor, ABC7/WJLA-TV: Mistress of Ceremonies
2010 Fairness Award
Ms. Ela Bhatt - Founder, Self Employed Women's Association of India: Honoree
Honorable Hillary R. Clinton - Secretary of State of the United States (2009-2013): Presenter
